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BDA slams ‘offensive’ claims that immigrants exacerbate the NHS dentistry crisis
The BDA says it is ‘appalled’ at claims from politicians that the NHS dentistry crisis is being worsened by immigrants.…
Dentistry
‘The crisis will remain a burning issue’ – experts respond to the NHS dental recovery plan
Key figures in the UK dental profession have shared their thoughts on the recently-released NHS dental recovery plan. The government’s…
Dentistry
Police break up queues of people seeking NHS dental care
Police in Bristol were recorded breaking up queues of people who were attempting to access NHS dental care in the…
Dentistry
DIY dentistry ‘rampant’ across the UK, BDA warns
More than eight in 10 dentists have treated DIY dentistry cases since lockdown, a poll has suggested. The poll asked…
Dentistry
Calls for government to act fast on children’s dental decay
Children living in the most deprived areas are twice more likely to experience tooth decay, new research shows. New data…
Dentistry
Hundreds of dentists call to save ‘crumbling’ dental service
‘We cannot go on as we are’: More than 700 dentists in Northern Ireland have warned that urgent, radical action…
Dentistry
‘Size doesn’t matter’ – BDA casts doubt on government promises
The government’s promises of a ‘big package of change’ for NHS dentistry have been received with scepticism from the dental…
Dentistry
‘Like a battlefield’ – dentist details volume of dental sepsis cases
The profession is warning of increased cases of dental sepsis amidst ongoing access problems in UK dentistry. As part of…
Dentistry
‘Take action now’ – research sparks plea to ban energy drinks for children
Following new research about the impact of energy drinks on children, more than 40 health organisations including the British Dental…
Dentistry
‘Not feasible nor justifiable’ – European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 2025
Following today’s European Parliament vote to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the profession has warned of the impact…
Dentistry
Labour pledges supervised toothbrushing during free breakfast clubs
Dental experts have welcomed the Labour Party’s pledge to implement a supervised toothbrushing scheme during ‘fully funded’ breakfast clubs. In…
Dentistry
Taylor Swift tickets ‘easier to get than NHS dental appointment’, says MP
The government has been criticised for its treatment of NHS dentistry, with the Labour opposition predicting ‘further neglect, decline and…
Dentistry
Too little, too late – a look back at 2023
Following on from last month’s part one of their review of the dental landscape in 2023, Nigel Jones continues his…
Dentistry
Dentistry’s 2023 round up
It has been a significant year for UK dentistry – from landmark court judgements, workforce plans and the closing down…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession
The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 16 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Smile Direct…
Dentistry
A year of peaks, troughs and little progress – a look back at 2023
‘Not just a rollercoaster year, this time it’s Blackpool’s The Big One!’ – Practice Plan’s Nigel Jones and BDA chair…
Dentistry
Smile Direct Club cases overseen by ‘just five UK dentists’
The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that Smile Direct Club had ‘just five UK-registered dentists’ supervising its reported 65,000…
Dentistry
Colgate Smiles for Life program – tackling oral health disparities
Colgate responds to campaign by the British Dental Association (BDA) and charity Beauty Bank to help tackle on-going oral health…
Oral health
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